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In Kate O’Hearn’s youth‑fiction adventure, Freya is a Valkyrie tasked with guiding souls but resents the suffering she witnesses among humans. When a desperate soldier pleads for her protection of his family, Freya defies Odin’s orders and steps into the human realm. There she discovers love, friendship, and the harsh cost of keeping her promise. Facing Odin’s wrath, she must navigate the clash between divine duty and mortal loyalty, testing the limits of her immortality and compassion.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Kate O'Hearn
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